Updates in ophthalmic pathology

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Pia R. Mendoza, Emory University; Hans Grossniklaus, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2017-05
• Publisher: Medknow Publications
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2017 Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
• License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_49_16
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
• ISSN: 0301-4738
• Volume: 65
• Issue: 5
• Start Page: 347
• End Page: 353
• Grant/Funding Information: Financial support and sponsorship: nil.
• Keywords: BAP1; eye pathology; IDENTIFICATION; ophthalmic pathology; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY; Digital pathology; MUTATIONS; Science & Technology; Ophthalmology; UVEAL MELANOMA; ocular pathology; CONJUNCTIVAL MELANOMA; RETINOBLASTOMA; ADIPOPHILIN; Life Sciences & Biomedicine; GENE-EXPRESSION; molecular pathology; DEPENDENT PROBE AMPLIFICATION
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Opthamology; Health Sciences, Pathology

Abstract

Ophthalmic pathology has a long history and rich heritage in the field of ophthalmology. This review article highlights updates in ophthalmic pathology that have developed significantly through the years because of the efforts of committed individuals and the confluence of technology such as molecular biology and digital pathology. This is an exciting period in the history of ocular pathology, with cutting-edge techniques paving the way for new developments in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research. Collaborations between ocular oncologists and pathologists allow for improved and comprehensive patient care. Ophthalmic pathology continues to be a relevant specialty that is important in the understanding and clinical management of ocular disease, education of eye care providers, and overall advancement of the field.